Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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 ZJhz ‘ JaauLtij EMERY A. JOHNSON Dean Johnson has the ability to make his eight o'clock zoology classes so interesting that few students fall asleep. Thorough and concise, he efficiently directs the affairs of the college. EFFIE NELSON In lecture. Miss Nelson frequently stops to give a bit of philosophical advice. Outside of class she is librarian and Dean of Women, aiding students who seek references, or counseling perplexed coeds. C. E. CARLSON With a characteristic twinkle in his eye. Professor Carlson conducts his social science classes. Human touches added to the historical characters make his lectures realistic. ENID PLATTS Practice makes power echoes from the walls of the English rcom as Miss Platts lectures. She is ar. enthusiastic reader of poetry, and her joy is her forensic group. K. J. KARLSON Potential ministers meet the genial Dr. Karlson as they apply for admission into the Seminary His profound knowledge of human nature and his characteristic chuckle ' enliven his lectures. ADOLF OLSON Although quiet and unassuming, Professor Olson reflects his decided Christian personality and his firm convictions. His homely sense of humor is often expressed through the maxims of Amos n' Andy. ESTHER SABEL Conviction ar.d common sense characterize Miss Sabel. as she urges the need for religious education and personal evangelism. Her practical slant on life is appreciated when she distributes candy before exams. REUBEN OMARK [r. his first year at Bethel Professor Omark has been an example of diligence and persistence He explains Greek to us and makes mummies prove the veracity of the Scriptures. Fourteen

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‘ Pzzi.i.J.znt i A [ WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT? War is in the air in almost the entire civilized world, but peace and harmony prevails at Bethel, and prospects lor a continuance and increase thereoi are as bright as ever. Bethel stands at the crossroads between the past and the future at the close of this year's work. It is seventy years since Dr. I. A. Edgren, a worthy hero of the cross, had the courage to open the doors of a school and invite young men in for the training of preachers and missionaries. This he did without a school board or school committee to back him up, and without a salary or other friends in sight except as the eye of faith might look to the resources of Almighty God for the supply. Christopher Silcnc was his first student and Mels Hayland his first graduate. How different those days were from ours today; v ith a faculty of sixteen and a student body of one hundred eighty-nine; then no buildings or other physical equipment, now fairly well equipped. Courses have been developed and expanded to meet the increased demands of this present day and age. Graduates, four hundred eighty-nine from the seminary and more than two thousand from the preparatory departments, lead one to remark, What wonderful things hath not God wrought! With such a splendid background and v ith a new girls' dormitory in prospect for next fall and a new president at the opening of the next school year, surely the spirit of optimism and hopefulness should abound through the halls of Bethel. The writer of these lines, who has been actively associated in service v ith this beloved institution since January 1, 1914, ought to be justified in some degree at least to assume the roll of a prophet, but conscious of his limitations, and remembering the thankless task of the prophet, humbly begs to be excused from any such a venture. However, there lurks in his mind not the faintest degree of misgiving or apprehension for the future of Bethel. So long cs our trust is in Almighty God, and His dear Son Jesus Christ as our leader, and a spirit of cooperation prevails for the carrying forward of the cause of training our youth for Christian life and service, especially for the ministry and missionary service, the favor of God's good will and blessing will never be found v anting, cr.d by Ilis grace He will lead on to still more glorious achievements and victories. The ever increasing list of supporters by prayer and gifts through the influence of pastors, church leaders and friends will, under God, assure Bethel of a brighter future for the years that are ahead. For that we fervently pray and plead with all the readers of the Spire. G. ARVID HAGSTROM. Thirteen

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ERNEST NORSTROM A. J. WINGBLADE The smile of Professor Wing-blade has eased many Greek and Christian Workers' classes into studious attention. He believes in brevity, even in spelling, invariably spelling through cs “thru. ALICE JOHNSON Her youthful, exuberant at titude attracts students, and her services as chaperon are much in demand. After a spirited half-hour of discussicn she remarks, “Now we have to study the lesson. FRIDOLPH NELSON Fridolph Nelson's shy manner conceals the humor which more discerning students have discovered. A banker at heart, he finds it easy to lecture about stocks end bonds. GEORGE HULTGREN “Keep that tone up! Professor Hultgren's knowledge of music enables him to bring forth the best that musically-inclined students possess. His spontaneous humor inspires friendship with everyone he meets. WALTER JULIEN Our business agent. Mr. Julien, may be adequately described by the phrase, “busy as a bee. He is quiet, congenial, efficient, and has to constantly cope with fir.an cially-worried students. Essentially a scientist, Professor Norstrom is deliberate in manner, in walk, and in speech. He is constantly making edditiens to the laboratory equipment which he has constructed. H. WYMAN MAI.MSTEN Mr. Malmsten is our “Bethel Booster. A pusher in the true sense, he always has the interests of the school at heart as he seeks out prospective students. THEODORE BERGMAN Mr. Bergman's dynamic temperament finds full expression in piano plcying. His brilliant technique and greet artistry have won acclaim wherever he has gone. WILLIAM ADAM Affectionately thought of as “Bill by students, Coach Adam is earnest in his endeavor to make students ’sports conscious. The basketball men know him as an advocate of stiff work-outs. EDITH LARSON Friendly, helpful, and cooperative. Miss Larson patiently answers even the most trivial questions brought by harassed students. As a result—well, she's everyone's friend. Fifteen